Rome Stands Firm and Edison Choice Spotlighted
A 1909 column by Arthur Brisbane Crozeebl surveys Ruth Snyder’s death row dilemma and broader religious and political faiths. It cites Henry Ford and Edison backing Hoover, warns against stock tips, and praises honest leadership. It also notes Kilauea as earth’s safety valve and muses on harnessing volcanic energy for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Hoover
Mord
Edison
Tca
Earth
Ring Dealings in Stolen Autos Broken Up in Beaver
Police arrested five men and recovered five alleged stolen cars in Beaver Pennsylvania as part of breaking up an organized ring dealing in stolen automobiles with operations extending into Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Jam 14
Oho
Aviators Battle Against Odds in Endurance Flight
Clarence Chamberlin and Roger Q. Williams attempted a new world record for sustained flight from Mitchell Field New York. After 49 hours 22 minutes the fuel dwindled and engine trouble forced them to land at 2 03 p m. The pair faced cold hunger and a leaking tank with damaged instruments while circling the field in a Bellanca plane awaiting a possible four hour extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Bellanca
Chambertin
A. M. Maritine
Posse Aids Search For Girl Attacker In California
A manhunt across southern California for the attacker of 11 year old Audrey Clark spreads after she was kidnapped and assaulted by a middle aged man described as slovenly in appearance. Audrey was released after the attack yesterday near Los Angeles. The search mirrors the Edward Hickman case in scale and urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Edward Hickman
California
Audrey Clark
Reddie
Troops Called Out in Virginia Oyster Bed War
National guardsmen police and county officers head to Gloucester county to quell armed resistance at leased oyster beds. Governor Byrd ordered three companies of guards to support patrols after affidavits say 25 armed men fired on the state fisheries patrol boat Katy and forced it from beds. Officials report a serious crackdown on bed conflicts tied to Darling leases and coverage of night operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Oblack Bay
York River
Gloucester County
Harry F. Byrd
W. W. Sale
Katy
State Fisheries Commission
State
F. W. Darling
Darling
Gov. Byrd
Commonwealth
David H. Lindsay
Harry F. Houston
Combined service for fire victims in Philadelphia held now
Jan 14 reports funeral services for five of six victims of the Geripettan community house fire. Francis Pefane 9 Mary Dima 8 Genieve De Pompio 11 Ida Visco 10 and Mary Di Tomassco 10 were buried today Sylvia Dressi the sixth victim to be buried tomorrow. In Perry Ohio Edwin L Eldridge 72 a retired farmer killed his wife then himself after the neighbor death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
O.P
Geripettan
Francis Pefane
Mary Dima
Genieve de Pompio
Ida Visco
Mary di Tomassco
Sylvia Dressi
Perry
Ohio
Edward West
Thelma
Edwin L. Eldridge
Caché
Television Broadcast Demonstrated by General Electric
The General Electric company showcased television broadcasting at its Schenectady laboratories, demonstrating sight and sound from three homes. Witnesses, including David Sarnoff, observed moving pictures and audible dialogue via a light-based receiver with a rotating disc, signaling a future where home viewing complements radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N. Y
E. F. W. Alexanderson
Radio Corporation
David Sarnoff
WGY
Ision
Mexican Rebels Attack Federals in Jalisco Bloodshed
In Jalisco a lively two hour engagement between rebel troops and federal forces left eight casualties, sources say. Rebels launched the attack and fought fiercely before retreating as reinforcements appeared. government troops pursued but the rebels escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
U.P
Federala
Jalisco
el Universal Grafico
Not Married But Will Listen to Reason by Walter Hoban
A portrait of cartoonist Walter C. Hoban, 27, born in Philadelphia, describes him as unmarried yet open to reason. He previews Jerry on the Job coming to the Tribune Comic Page, recalls birth dates and early attempts, schooling, and a career path from Philadelphia North American to cartoon work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Hoban
Philadelphia
Jerry
Tribune
Hoban
Tam
Rembrandt
Jesse James
Venango County Weather Mixes Winter and Spring
Franklin January 14 reports freak January weather in Venango County. A robin was seen on Billy Hill and plowing continued at patches Run. Thunder claps woke residents as light snow fell at 9 am followed by rain. Most frost has disappeared and roads remain muddy. Cooler temperatures are forecast for the next 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
U. P
Venango County
Billy Hill
Patches Run
Pennsylvania Hunters Collect 25313 in December Bounties
Pennsylvania game commission records show hunters earned 25313 in bounties for wild animals killed in December. The claims were presented by 7156 hunters across the state, with totals reflecting their December efforts.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
The
Stare Game Commission
Membership Drive Opens January Twenty Six
W E Lutz president of the Warren chapter of the Izaak Walton League announced a January 26 to 30 membership drive. Team captains will meet at the YMCA Monday at 4 30 P M with A F Kottcamp to organize coverage of the county, listing captains Gary Ruaso Robert Weakley Charles Hubbard J J Matthews Howard Alexander Clifford Johnson George Cowden and Ray Bimber.
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W. E. Lutz
Warren
Izaak Walton League
A. F. Kottcamp
Gary Ruaso
Robert Weakley
Charles Hubbard
J. J. Matthews
Howard Alexander
Clifford Johnson
George Cowden
Ray Bimber
Joclaton
Dlasdive
Warren Borough to send officer to state police school
Warren borough officials favor assigning a patrolman to the Pennsylvania State Constabulary training school at Harrisburg. Burgess L. E. Chapman Chief George Haehn and James H. Perks praise the move, noting only travel and board costs. The course runs January to February under Major Lynn G. Adams with a skilled instructor staff.
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Warren
Pennsylvania State Constabulary
Harrisburg
Burgess L. E. Chapman
James H. Perks
George Haehn
Burgess Chapman
Chet Haehn
Warren Department
Lynn G. Adams
Constabulary
Auditorium Planned for 1928 Democratic Convention
Washington Jan 14 temporary auditorium of the Billy Sunday tabernacle type to seat 20001 will be built by Houston Texas for the 1928 Democratic national convention announced today by Jesse Jones chairman of the committee on arrangements of the Democratic national committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sslouston
Tex
Jesse Joner
Counties Apply for $3,000,000 of State Funds
Harrisburg January report shows Pennsylvania counties seeking state aid for highway work. Officials say total requests near $4.5 million from a $5 million appropriation, with counties matching state contributions. Applications must be filed by June 1 for regular funds and by April 1 for the $700,000 special aid set aside for counties. Unused allocations may be reallocated to other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Highways
Highway Department
Department For
Road Builders Elect Officers At Cleveland Convention
Gul R. K. Compton of Richmond was named president of the American Road Builders Association at its annual meeting in Cleveland. New vice presidents include Charles M. Babcock W A Van Duzer D B Dimick Als S F Beatty and Samuel Hill. Directors elected are W S Godwin P L Griffiths H K Bishop J E Pennybacker T J Wasser and S M Williams. Meanwhile a Pennsylvanian electric train derailed into freight cars at South Gloucester station injuring three.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Gul
R. K. Compton
Richmond
American Road Builders Association
Charles M. Babcock
St. Paul
W. A. van Duzer
Harmaburg
D. B. Dimick
Birmingham
Als
S. F. Beatty
Chicago
Samuel Hill
Seattle
W. S. Godwin
Washington
P. L. Griffiths
Pittsburgh
H. K. Bishop
J. E. Pennybacker
New York
T. J. Wasser
Jersey City
5. M. Wiliams
Bank charter voided in Albion. injunction issued
Dauphin county court ruled the Citizens Bank of Albion charter null and void and granted a permanent injunction restraining the bank from further business. The decision was reported from Harrisburg on January 14.
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Harrisburg
U. P
Dauphin County
Citizens Bank of Albion
Weather Guess Western Pa Forecast Tonight Rain Then Warmer South
A western Pennsylvania forecast calls for rain tonight, with warmer temperatures in the southern portion. Sundry rain or snow is expected elsewhere, with much colder conditions overall. A low pressure system shifted into the central plains, bringing cloudy skies and light precipitation north of its center from the Pacific to the Great Lakes region. South of the disturbance, especially in the southern plains and Gulf states, skies remain mostly clear. High pressure remains over the southeast and Canadian northwest, triggering a temperature drop in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Elsewhere, mild weather persists.
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South Portion
Central Plains
Canadian
Pacific
Great Lakes
Plains States
Gulf States
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Chicago
Cleveland
Miami
Philadelphia
Washington
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Rome
Ford Edison
Arthur Brisbane
Betwen
Hare
Mes
Tayder
Ruth
Socrates
Escularius
Pinto
Luther
Calvin
Forbes
America
Kilauea
Young
Bominic
Blizig
Germantown
Frances Pifach
Virginia
North Grafton
Mass
George W. Knowlton
Inset
West Upton
Regula
Waltee C, Hoban
Venango Co
Isaac Walton League
School For Police
DEM
Gloucester
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Camden
South Gloucester
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